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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.70, 9,085.05 and 5,254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.70, 9,085.05 and 5,254.80 is: 7,882.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.70 : 9,085.05 = 5,254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.70/9,085.05 = 5,254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.70x = 9,085.05 × 5,254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.70x = 47,740,120.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,740,120.74/6,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,882.20

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